EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Intellectual privilege, Intellectual privileges - Intoxicating drink, Intoxicating drinks
Intellectual privilege, Intellectual privileges
Intellectual privilege, Intellectual privileges, of the redeemed in world to come Ed 301-9; GC 677-8; SR 432-3
Intellectual progress
Intellectual progress, God would have His people make CT 237
Intellectual pursuit, Intellectual pursuits
Intellectual pursuit, Intellectual pursuits, how to perform 5T 459
indomitable will gives success in 4T 543
Solomon vainly sought happiness in ML 167
Intellectual qualification, Intellectual qualifications
Intellectual qualification, Intellectual qualifications, many ministers lack GW 93
Intellectual quality, Intellectual qualities
Intellectual quality, Intellectual qualities, safety does not lie in trusting your PK 82
Intellectual religion
Intellectual religion, is a form of godliness SC 35
soul is not satisfied by CT 540
Intellectual slothfulness
Intellectual slothfulness, let not, close up your path to greater knowledge CT 475; 4T 561
See also Intellectual laziness
Intellectual standard
Intellectual standard, many men’s, is far too low 4T 547-8
Intellectual strength
Intellectual strength See Intellectual power
Intellectual superiority
Intellectual superiority, evidence of, perplexing minds re what is truth is not TM 108
Intellectual taste
Intellectual taste, overwrought and exciting tales of fiction pervert CT 136
Intellectual training
Intellectual training, alone, is not sufficient CT 540
Bible is more effective than any other book for Ed 124
Christian cannot afford to separate spiritual from CT 167
do not neglect CT 540
man cannot reach Christ through mere CT 19
not most important during child’s first six or seven years CG 300
persons having limited, God has work for Ev 99
Sabbath opportunities invaluable as means of Ed 251
saving of souls is worth far more in school than CT 207
Intelligence
Intelligence, Christian should possess more, than worldling COL 333; 4T 545
elevated standard in, ministers should reach TM 194
God desires His children to have MH 149
God is Author of all 7T 128
God’s highest and noblest gift to man MM 221
great, high and broad forehead in Lucifer as sign of EW 145; SR 13
greater degree of, Bible study would lead men to FE 130
high level of, gospel workers must maintain Ev 556
human, Scriptures are grandest study for CT 395; FE 376
increases by use 9T 194
man was endowed with, at creation 8T 264
many animals display MH 315
mark of, mistaken concept of 5T 288
questioning and quibbling are not 3T 255
minister must have, to be successful GW 111; 3T 553
most effective, obtained in school of Christ FE 357
sanctified, persons bearing responsibilities need 5T 549
Satan’s 5T 288
sign of dawning of, in little child DA 191
spiritual, how to continually increase in 4T 380
swayed by depravity, influence of 2T 407
virtue and rectitude should control 2T 407
when, can do greater harm than ignorance GC 573
work for God with MYP 26
work of SDA should be marked by CS 143
See also Knowledge; Understanding; Wisdom
Supplement
beings with, not machine parts; able to choose TMK 290:2
Bible study increases HP 133:4
Christ distinguished for, even in morning of life OHC 59:2
Christian, weak people may be strengthened by our using TDG 75:4
devote, to God’s work harnessing habits in His power OHC 19:6
gift of God UL 340:3
gospel grasped by more than TDG 278:5
higher, in turning to God studying the Scriptures 1MCP 95:1
human, inspired by demons, will rend those it cannot control UL 285:3
increasing, important but not without grace TDG 175:2
limited, Scriptures understood well in spite of LHU 114:3
new spring given, when in contact with eternal OHC 59:5
Nicodemus considered himself gifted with; intellectual CC 292:2
own, not paraded before God in confession TDG 316:3
power of, depends on immutable laws RC 142:3
preserve talent of, by keeping active 2MCP 375:4
spiritual, increases with the eye fixed on Christ HP 127:3
superior, rejoice when those you teach develop TDG 132:3
superiority felt in, inspiration will not come when TDG 321:3
transformation of humans is mystery that taxes 3SM 169:1
trusting, leads to trying to correct the Scriptures UL 101:3
trying to strengthen, with earthly things TDG 271:4
use of, in perfecting self to work for the Master OHC 265:4
See also Perception
Intelligences
Intelligences, Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac was also for instruction of sinless, of heaven and of other worlds PP 154
heavenly: co-operate with human agent 6T 399
impress truth upon heart 6T 399
reports of success of gospel work thrill 6T 316
work with person who seeks perfection of character with determined faith COL 332
youth should be directed to work in unison with MYP 140
of universe witnessed vindication of John the Baptist’s unselfish service Ed 157
science of redemption is studied by, of unfallen worlds Ed 126; ML 360
Intelligences, heavenly
all is seen by; hypocrisy unacceptable TDG 199:5
conqueror in sight of TMK 276:4
empowered disciples UL 100:4
interested in assemblies of the saints OHC 167:2
obey Christ’s word TMK 319:4
(unseen) sent to help;
in the battle HP 270:4
they survey the array of evil OHC 311:4
See also Angels; Beings, heavenly; Heaven, God and/or inhabitants of
Intelligent
Intelligent, as man becomes more, religious influence should radiate from him TM 245
Intelligent being, Intelligent beings
Intelligent being, Intelligent beings, children should be treated as DA 515
God cares for men as CT 422
life of, great principles of righteousness should control MB 48
man was created as, by God MH 415
Intelligent Christian, Intelligent Christians
Intelligent Christian, Intelligent Christians, seek to become CT 504
Intelligent faith
Intelligent faith, men need GW 162
Intelligent person, Intelligent persons
Intelligent person, Intelligent persons, alarmed at world outlook 6T 417
gospel hook must be properly baited to catch Ev 556
how the ignorant may become Ev 356
not qualified to teach unless he has firm hold on God TM 278
Intelligent piety
Intelligent piety, requisite qualifications of, God’s service needs MYP 42
Intelligent service
Intelligent service, Christ can be best glorified by CT 361
Intelligent trust
Intelligent trust, have, in God’s word PP 115-6
Intemperance
1. Ill effects of
animal organs strengthened 3T 51
blood corrupted or inflamed 4T 30
body energies sapped CD 22-3; FE 139
body filled with disease 4T 31
brain benumbed 4T 31
brain-nerve power weakened 3T 50; Te 148
compared to fire destroying happy homes GW 387; MH 344
compared to full-grown lion CG 402; Te 178
cruelty Te 54
degradation Te 54
do all possible to arouse people against MH 346
eats like cancer in social body MH 352
faculties beclouded GC 586
hereditary PP 561
higher faculties subjected to animal appetites and passions MYP 236; Te 146
individual effort needed against CG 409
indulgence of appetite strengthened 4T 30
lower passions caused to blind conscience 4T 31
lust given loose reign 4T 31
man’s noble attributes perverted DA 256; MH 91
mental and physical degeneracy CH 49; Te 174
mental energies of mind sapped CD 22-3; FE 139
mind’s higher powers enslaved by baser passions 3T 50-1
moral power weakened CD 18
moral powers benumbed MYP 237; PP 101
most effectual way to secure posterity against 4T 175
much misery 4aSG 146
Nadab and Abihu disqualified for holy office PP 361
need of looking deeper into causes of Te 195
on guardians of justice DA 222
on head CD 101
on physical, mental, and moral power Te 146
passions inflamed 4T 31
people held as in vise Te 58
perceptive faculties benumbed MYP 236; 3T 50; Te 148
physical energies wasted CD 18
premature death 4aSG 130
self-control lost MH 172
sound warning against ChS 219
spiritual powers benumbed PP 101
spirituality undermined SL 25; Te 18
stomach injured CD 101
strife Te 54
terrible, questions that arise re 3T 564
violation of laws of man’s being MYP 237; Te 146
violation of principle and God’s law in man’s physical nature 3T 50
way prepared for indulgence of lower passions PP 101
world filled with disease MM 240
world taken captive MM 25
wretchedness Te 54
2. Miscellaneous
act of, do not deny Christ by one CG 399
Alexander the Great fell as victim of CG 96; 4T 348
antediluvian CH 109-10; PP 101; 2SM 412
in eating and drinking CD 373
begins at home often MH 334
begins at table FE 140; 3T 563
in use of unhealthful food 3T 487
better to prevent, than to combat full-grown evil Te 194
bulwark against, mothers must help children to build CD 226
cause of, need of looking deeper into CG 402
charity ought not to encourage 6T 278
charity that often leads to MH 195
churches foster 2SM 413
college students endangered by 4T 435-6
common habits of, children tempted to indulge CD 399
curse of, legislative halls and courts of justice should be free from MH 345
danger from, great 4T 454
dangers of, medical men should instruct people re 6T 110
Paul cognizant of 4T 454
degradation of, Christian’s duty to save souls from 3T 489
demon of: Christ can help men to conquer CG 401
is of giant strength FE 143
not easily conquered 3T 567
do not flatter yourself that, does not affect spirituality CH 67
drunkards too often made by lessons of, given in home SD 212
effort to put down, not always directed to right point MH 335
embraces overeating Te 162
every form of: among people in Christ’s time CD 225
greater moral power required now to resist 3T 488
guard strictly against 9T 160
increased after Flood CD 374
failure to control appetite is 4aSG 125
fills world MM 322
first steps in, often taken in childhood or early youth Te 178, 270
food rich and highly seasoned encourages Te 156-7
guard against Ed 202
first approach to MYP 243
habits of, in seeking education CT 413; FE 352; MM 83
heading of, list of fearful crimes under LS 242; 4T 385
highway to, described Te 182-3
horrors of, human pen cannot fully delineate GW 387; Te 205
how mothers lay foundation for, in children FE 139-40
how parents give children first lessons in Te 182-3
how to overcome 4T 32-3
in almost everything, exists on every hand CH 99; FE 153; GW 244
in desire, led to fall of Adam and Eve CW 125
in diet, exercise of patience and self-control made nearly impossible by CD 243; CG 461
large degree of patience impossible to person exercising 4T 141
in eating: council and board meetings ill-affected by 7T 258
disease caused by CD 121
felt in form of headache, indigestion, and colic CD 101
grows with children’s growth 3T 489
keener and holier emotions blunted by 3T 487
parents debilitated by 2SM 433
parents teach children 4aSG 132
results of 3T 310
seen in quantity as well as quality of food CH 576
sickness caused by MYP 218; WM 126-7
system prostrated by 3T 487
talking and acting irrationally caused by CG 398
what is comprehended in CG 398
in eating and drinking: ability to study Bible is impaired by CD 52
corrupt passions excited by 4aSG 131
exists on every hand GW 244
fine sensibilities benumbed by 4aSG 124
first great evil 4aSG 131; 2SM 417
health sacrificed by 4T 408
lower passions indulged as result of PP 378
moral power weakened by 3T 486
nobler faculties benumbed by CH 111; 2SM 412-3
people need to be shown evils of 6T 111
society affected by 2T 356
in eating healthful food: system injured by CD 131
system prostrated by Te 167
warning against 3T 487
in eating too much good food, sin of 2T 412
in efforts to acquire means 3T 398
in reading: brain perniciously affected by MYP 281
ill effects of CT 134-5; 2T 410
habit that grows and strengthens CT 135
in secret societies 2SM 126
in Sodom and Gomorrah 4aSG 121
in study, species of intoxication CT 405; FE 340
warning against CT 413
in work: avoid MM 230; 2SM 297
exists on every hand GW 244
many people given to 4aSG 131
parents debilitated by 2SM 433
warning against FE 153-4; 1T 478
includes hurtful indulgence of any appetite or passion CG 394; Te 137
increasing everywhere GC 586; MM 85; 3T 562
indiscriminate giving to all who ask help may encourage CS 163
indulgence in any, results of 3T 486
is sin Te 17-8
Israel’s, in Samuel’s time 2BC 1008
keep yourself from all Te 82
legacy of enfeebled intellects left by, for next generation 4T 31
lies at foundation of: all evil in world Te 165
all suffering 2SM 411
most of life’s ills CG 394; Te 137
world’s moral depravity MH 335
lion of, how parents may avoid Te 179
mothers’ duty re 3T 563
must be met CW 123
not limited to use of intoxicating liquors CG 394; Te 137
numerous holidays increase evils of Te 30
obedience to God’s law would save men from Te 228
of Nadab and Abihu, Daniel and companions acquainted with story of PK 482
origin of prevailing, traced to home LS 222-4
others’, life of innocent people often sacrificed through DA 222
parents should begin crusade against, at home MH 334; 3T 567
parents sow, in children Te 182
people who flatter themselves that, is no sin SL 25
persons rescued from MH 178
should work to save others MH 179
power of, efforts needed to control 3T 562
only way to be secure against CG 401
predisposing cause of, often found at home table Ed 202-3
pregnant woman’s duty re CD 225-6
prevention of, by proper training of youth MYP 233
progress of, parents’ work to stay MH 352
tobacco devotee can do little to stay 3T 569
reason dethroned by GC 589
relation of crime to, law-enforcement officers well understand Te 23
roots of, lie deeper than mere liquor drinking Te 196
lie deeper than use of alcohol and tobacco Ed 202
rulers should be held guilty of crime when they yield to DA 222
Satan works through, to destroy man’s mental and moral powers DA 122
seen everywhere CD 150; MH 126
sensual indulgence follows GC 589
SDA must witness against MM 322; 9T 38
sister of licentiousness and profanity CH 441; Te 198
some people sacrifice two thirds of their physical, mental, and moral powers through MYP 236
unnatural exhilaration of, on mind and spirits Te 50
victims of: be patient and forbearing toward MH 172
dangers to be avoided in work for MH 178
disappointments that may be expected in labor for MH 177
for time being are under demon’s power MH 172
in dealing with, we are not dealing with sane men MH 172
institutions for, do noble work MH 342
men of all classes and professions among MH 172
must be roused to fight battle in their own behalf MH 174
we live in age of 5T 354
what to do when working against MM 288; 9T 163
what to remember in working against CD 205
why Satan tempts men to MYP 236
work must be done for people fallen through MH 171
worst sort of selfishness 4T 31
would not exist if God’s word were faithfully obeyed CG 407
wrong habits of diet lead to Ed 247
See also Drunkenness
Supplement
Adam and Eve’s fall caused by HP 193:5
avoid all, as a witness in presence of unbelievers UL 342:2
destroys moral powers given to man AG 161:3
eating habits and unhealthful food responsible for RC 246:5
foundation of all moral evils AG 164:6; HP 194:3
God will not always tolerate CC 35:2
guard against first approach of CC 248:5
in eating and dressing engrosses minds Con 59:0
increasing, CC 35:3
within Christianity Con 73:1
licentiousness and profanity are sisters of TMK 314:2
not defended by those understanding Christ’s temptation TMK 314:3
patience forfeited by OHC 69:5
sin of Noah’s time and of today CC 35:2
temptation planned for those with TMK 313:3
truth lifts one from, or he is lost TDG 81:3
See also Dissipation
Intemperate desire
Intemperate desire, of Adam and Eve, Eden lost as result of MH 129
Intemperate eating
Intemperate eating, invalidism caused by CD 58
sin of 1T 618
worse than intemperate working 2T 412
See also Eating (6. Intemperance in); Gluttony
Intemperate habit, Intemperate habits
Intemperate habit, Intemperate habits, disease caused by MH 171; 6T 254
society’s, depreciating effects of ML 97
Intemperate indulgence, Intemperate indulgences
Intemperate indulgence, Intemperate indulgences, vital energies of body and mind reduced by 3T 561
Intemperately
Intemperately, people who eat and work, talk and act irrationally 1T 618
Intemperate person, Intemperate persons
Intemperate person, Intemperate persons, cannot be Christian 3T 51
cannot be patient 7BC 944; ML 97; 2SM 434; 1T 618; 2T 95; 4T 244
cannot possess calm and well-balanced character Te 32
Christian’s duty to work for MM 268
digestive organs of, effects of disturbed condition of Te 32
do not vote for, to be placed in positions of trust Te 47
first attention should be given to physical condition of MH 172
gospel work for MH 171-82
higher powers of, enslaved by passions 3T 51
need wholesome and unstimulating food and drink MH 172
not necessary to drink alcoholic liquors to be CG 398; 1T 618; Te 138
physician’s duty to MH 114
question that faces 4T 32
transmit disease to offspring 4T 30
transmit their inclinations and tendencies to offspring 4T 30; Te 170
Intemperate reading
Intemperate reading, many people never recover from effects of MYP 280
See also Reading
Intemperate working
Intemperate working, intemperate eating is worse than 2T 412
See also Work
Intensity
Intensity, message of truth should be given with Ev 697
of desire to save sinners, true Christian manifests Christ’s 7T 10
permeating everything on earth TM 116
taking possession of: every earthly element DA 257; Ed 179; PK 537
world as never before Ed 260
terrible, coming conflict will be marked by GC 11
Intentions
Intentions, empty, without deeds are not acceptable to God 4T 187
good, it is not enough to have GC 598; TM 441
Jesus accepts sincere, to obey God as man’s best service and makes up for the deficiency 1SM 382
your very best, not always accepted by God as best MH 473
See also Aim; Motive; Purpose
Intercession
Intercession, altar of perpetual, altar of incense as PP 353
Christ’s, for His people See Christ
make mighty, to God for help now Ev 704
ministers should make, with God for His people 4T 268
Moses’, arm of vengeance held back by 3T 358
Samuel’s, gave Israel feeling of security PP 663
spirit of, that will be manifest among God’s people 9T 126
symbolic service of, centered in holy of holies of sanctuary PP 348
Supplement
chain that binds humanity to throne of God TMK 78:2
Christ’s, See Christ, intercession of
contrition of Israelites during High Priest’s LHU 319:2
human,
not needed to help Christ’s intercession LHU 319:3; TMK 73:4
physical cleanliness required for 3SM 273:3
merits of Christ presented in, as our substitute RC 75:3
Intercessor
Intercessor, Christ as See Christ
Christ knows what it means for sinners to stand before God without PK 691
God’s people must live without, during time of Jacob’s trouble GC 614
man will be without, during time of trouble EW 71, 280; GC 425
Moses as, for Israel PP 318-9
no, during seven last plagues EW 280
only one, able to pardon transgression 7BC 914
man can have 7BC 914
Supplement
Christ,
executes His self-appointed work as TMK 74:4
is the only TMK 73:5
Christ’s work as, to introduce us to God HP 77:2
confidence in Christ as HP 50:2
Interdict
Interdict, Prague placed under, second time by pope GC 104
terrors of papal, upon city of Prague GC 100-1
Interest (on money)
Interest (on money), borrowing of money on, to pay heavy taxes PK 646-8
churches pay out much money by, on debts CS 259, 261, 263
continual, many churches burdened by payment of CS 263
exorbitant, brother in need of help should not be charged 5T 350
give, with principal to God instead of exalting self TDG 200:5
God expects, on talents entrusted in proportion to capital CS 48
God is due, from the principal of talents lent HP 186:5
high, declared by financial schemers UL 21:3
high rate of, borrowing money at PK 647-8
institution should avoid having to pay, in making improvements 7T 206
investment of money without, in God’s cause 9T 71
lending of money without, to needy brethren PP 532
money should be loaned without or at low rate of, to help institutions get out of debt 9T 71
money that will accumulate no, in bank of heaven 9T 131
much money swallowed up by paying, on debts CS 259
no, without principal TM 166
payment of, on borrowed money may be proper for God’s work in some cases CS 278-9
savings account drawing, families should have AH 396; 2SM 329
needed for case of sickness AH 396; 2SM 329
wealthy believers have no right to take, from poor brethren 1T 534
See also Usury
Interest, Interests (preferred focuses of attention)
1. Religious
aroused in town or city, follow up 6T 100
awakened, must be followed by personal labor GW 364
created by presentation of truth, no circumstances sufficiently important to call minister from 2T 540-1
destroyed by harsh and denunciatory speech 3T 247
do not trust to presentation of fanciful things to arouse Ev 137
express, in souls in peril TM 150
follow up, after camp meeting 9T 120-1
great, must not be managed by children 5T 262
if, in spiritual things were as great as interest in things of world 5T 275-6
labor to create, many discouragements met in 3T 218
little, development of 3T 218
raised up but left to sink, reproof given to minister re 3T 231
2. Miscellaneous
arousing, to learn how to be saved FW 64:2
believers who study their own, without concern for needs of others 3T 514
best, God does not ask us to give up anything that would be for our PP 600
bound with Christ’s HP 53:3
choosing own, gains cheap applause and loses heaven HP 170:5
Christ should be made the highest TMK 309:3
church member has pledged himself by baptismal vows to guard, of his brethren 5T 480
common duties like dress and food not to absorb TDG 279:5
common, mind occupied with, takes a low level OHC 111:2
differences in, among believers but all united 1MCP 54:0
earthly, prevent attention to eternal things OHC 280:2
educational See Educational center
eternal,
affections for, are trammeled by Satan TDG 328:4
approach Bible as one whose, hangs in balance 1MCP 325:2
Christ urges that earthly things not crowd out TMK 57:3
depend on using talents for saving souls TMK 113:4
involved in placing treasure in heaven TMK 223:4
of importance now OHC 197:3
seeking; even our salvation TMK 170:4
way prepared to violate; wrong eating and dress TMK 317:3
eternal things to receive greater UL 147:2
first, make God’s service your MB 110
God is concerned about all our UL 87:5
highest, demand close attention and energy 8T 316
make God’s service your MB 99
humanity’s, Christ linked Himself with DA 152
identified with Christ LHU 124:4
kind, at home prepares for heaven TDG 147:5
long sermons are not best for arousing, in miss. work 6T 436
manifest in God’s cause is shown by investment in it 1T 691
many of God’s people have centered their, in world 5T 277
misconception about you might be removed by TDG 19:4
need of, in God’s work 5T 276
personal,
instead of keeping pure and giving example TSB 158:0
morbid devotion to, is far from true godliness DA 86
vital, in your own keeping OHC 94:5
must be swallowed up in interest for salvation of souls 3T 505
should be ever secondary to God’s work 3T 500
teacher’s duty to manifest, in students Ed 232
placed in Christ’s care when weakness realized TMK 62:5
sacrificed for good of others RC 157:2
Scriptures have something of, for every mind Ed 125
selfish, Christ did not consult, but kept commandments TDG 207:4
dealing for, offends God TMK 176:2
examining UL 140:4
overbears God’s mercy and love 3T 514
results in neglect to arise and build in God’s cause CS 261
subordinated LHU 366:2
selfishness in CME 25:3
SDA should be last to manifest lack of, in health reform CH 50-1
sincere, makes counsel effective TDG 21:3
spiritual,
fragrance of, in association with brethren TDG 276:6
workers sent to awaken, where Jesus was to go TDG 113:2
subordinate; heart may be hardened 1MCP 271:2
temporal, should never become all-absorbing 5T 459
to be secondary; God expects faithfulness FW 92:2
true Christians are ready to sacrifice their own, rather than to cause dissension among brethren 5T 242
true shepherd has, in all relating to welfare of flock GW 190
truth must hold, if entrusted with divine things TDG 18:6
undivided, some ministers fail of success because they do not give to their work their GW 382
standing on the Lord’s side TDG 131:4
unselfish, needed in SDA institutions LS 248
woman whose earthly, were greater than desire for righteousness and part in God’s kingdom 4T 105
women seeking counsel shown, by Satan’s agents 2MCP 701:0
Word of God to be studied with discipline and 1MCP 95:2
worldly, bind youth for Satan’s service FLB 323:3
See also Earnestness; Enthusiasm
Interested persons
Interested persons, hold fast to, until they are confirmed in faith 6T 65
work of instructing 4T 263
Interference
Interference, man’s, God’s way of working out His plans must not be impeded by TM 209
Intermarriage
Intermarriage See Marriage
Intermediate school
Intermediate school See School
Internal organ, Internal organs
Internal organ, Internal organs, affected by taking cold, judicious exercise helps 2T 530
blood driven from extremities to, when feet or limbs are cold MM 230; 2SM 296-7; 2T 531
blood unduly called to, by indulgence of passions CH 587
compressive dress cramps and crowds out of place MH 292
filthy clothing affects CH 61
functions of, compressive dress hinders MH 292
skirts sustained by hips pull down MH 292
taking cold may cause, to suffer inflammation 2T 530
tight corsets compress 4T 635
International Tract Society
International Tract Society, need of moving, away from Battle Creek 8T 76
Interposition
Interposition, in behalf of His people, we shall soon see God’s TM 206
Interpreter, Interpreters
Interpreter, Interpreters, Joseph used, in communicating with his brothers PP 226
some SDA working in foreign fields can teach truth through FE 537
See also Translator
Interview, Interviews
Interview, Interviews, personal, Christ’s work was largely made up of COL 229; Ev 58, 443; MYP 203; 6T 115
test of any, disciples who were ready to stand Ev 554
Intimacy, Intimacies
Intimacy, Intimacies, have no needless, with person who does not respect God Ev 607
John’s, with Christ Ed 87
men may be admitted into closest, with God MB 131
of youth, darkened Samson’s whole life PP 562
Intimidation
Intimidation, do not fear, in advancing God’s work 9T 141
Satan’s, God would not have His people give way to DA 123
See also Threat
Supplement
used in Noah’s day CC 36:2
Intolerance
Intolerance, among all classes of people, example that encouraged DA 150
manifest in Massachusetts Bay Colony GC 293-4
mercy and forbearance are preferable to 4T 65
papal spirit of, Reformers were not entirely free from GC 293
prevalent in Christ’s time DA 509
priestly, America as asylum for persons oppressed by GC 441
religious: intellectual culture is not safeguard against GC 227
Protest of Spires was solemn witness against GC 204
will gain control in USA GC 605
spirit of: beware of indulging 2SM 127
carefully shun GW 302
development of, in USA has been foretold GC 442
use of civil power by church inevitably results in GC 442
See also Bigotry; Persecution
Supplement
followers of Christ not to have HP 310:4
Intoxicants
Intoxicants, conscience caused to lose sensibility to sin as result of PP 362
desire for, created and fostered Te 24
human wrecks produced by, seen everywhere MH 330-1
maddening, results of selling Te 54
man who forms habit of using, is in desperate situation MH 344
mild, ill effects of using MH 332-3
milder, appetite for stronger stimulants fostered by MH 446
ministers warned against use of Te 45
no argument needed to show ill effects of, on drunkard MH 330
physician should abstain from MH 133-4
popular drinks that are MH 326, 338
Satan leaves nothing undone to create and foster desire for MH 338
sensibilities blunted by Te 45
should never pass lips Te 36
sold as popular drinks under pleasing names MH 338
solemn and fearful warning against PP 362
some people never really drunk are always under influence of MH 333
warning against PP 362
Intoxicated
Intoxicated, Satan does not force men to become 2T 294
Intoxicated person
Intoxicated person, robbed of his reason Te 288-9
See also Drunkard; Drunk person
Intoxicating cup
Intoxicating cup, of selfishness and worldliness 5T 461
Intoxicating drink, Intoxicating drinks
Intoxicating drink, Intoxicating drinks MH 330-46; Te 11-292
3. Ill effects of (moral or spiritual)
1. Ill effects of (general)
colporteur should explain CH 463
compared with those of tobacco MH 328; 3T 562; Te 59
curse to race CG 404
enslavement of drunkard 1T 549
frightful accidents MH 331
God’s judgments brought upon earth CH 432
hereditary Te 38
in railroad cars improperly ventilated 3T 562
laws of life and health violated Te 196
millions of dollars wasted Te 28-9
on Herod Antipas DA 222
railway accidents MH 331; Te 288
san. patients should be shown CD 445; Te 248
shipwrecks MH 331
on high seas Te 35
sick people should be shown CD 311
steamboat disasters Te 288
temperance work helps many people to see 7T 75
temple of God defiled Te 142
terrible accidents Te 34
thousands of families deprived of comforts GW 386
train wrecks Te 34
whole being degraded Te 65
wives and children suffer 1T 362
2. Ill effects of (mental)
brain benumbed 2T 268
brain confused Te 38
brain diseased 3BC 1162
brain injured CH 463
brain maddened GW 386
brain nerves destroyed Te 58-9
brain powers destroyed 9T 12
control of mind set aside CG 404
faculties beclouded Te 103
higher powers of mind paralyzed 2T 268
intellect benumbed 3T 561
mental powers debased 3T 561; Te 142
mind besotted CT 367
mind confused CG 404; PP 362; Te 268
mind enfeebled Te 58
mind unbalanced 9T 12
reason destroyed GW 386; 5T 441; Te 29, 204
reasoning faculties destroyed 4aSG 125
reasoning powers paralyzed 3T 561; Te 37
senses benumbed DA 222; 3T 568
senses perverted GW 386
thousands robbed of reason Ev 530
will power weakened 3BC 1162
3. Ill effects of (moral or spiritual)
animal passions bear sway CD 269
animal passions excited 3T 561
animal passions given sway CG 404
crime(s) Te 59
chief source of Te 277
debasing 3T 561
every degree of 4aSG 125
most horrible CH 432
multiplied GW 386
of all kinds Te 12
happiness destroyed GW 386; Te 204
havoc wrought among higher classes 6T 256
life destroyed 5T 441
madness and woe Te 198
man becomes like beast 1T 362
man brought down to level of brutes 4aSG 125
man led to deal treacherously with fellow men Te 281
man made a menace to his family, neighborhood, and country Te 276
man made little better than brutes FE 314
man placed wholly under demon’s control Te 32
man robbed of hope of life to come GW 386
man’s nature made brutish CG 404; Te 29
moral powers debased 3T 561; Te 142
morals debased CG 404; PP 362; 3T 561; Te 268
murder in antediluvian world Te 25
passions stimulated to activity COL 54; 9T 89
resistance to temptation destroyed Te 38
satanic propensities strengthened Ev 265
self-control destroyed Te 34
sense of right and wrong confused MH 345
sensibilities benumbed Te 58-9, 253
soul’s finer sensibilities benumbed 3SG 116
vilest debauchery encouraged Ev 265
violence multiplied GW 386
whole families ruined Te 24
worship of God hindered CD 426
4. Ill effects of (physical)
ability to resist disease undermined MM 11
body enfeebled Te 58
body weakened CG 404; PP 362; Te 268
detrimental to health CS 134
digestive organs injured CH 463
health destroyed GW 386; Te 204
myriads hurried to drunkard’s grave GW 386
nerve power lessened 3T 488-9
nerves injured MH 328
spark of vitality still left is extinguished in man CD 423
stomach diseased 3BC 1162
5. Sale of
business that means robbery MH 337
childhood affected by Te 205
form army to stop MH 346
laws against, should be enacted and rigidly enforced GW 388
laws licensing, endanger every member of society GW 386-7
evil results of GW 386-7
laws of the land protect GW 386
laws permitting, church members who favor GW 386
destructive work carried on under GW 386
legalization of Ev 529
guardians of public welfare have proved unfaithful to their trust by Te 26
virtually licenses commission of crime Te 26
means robbery MH 337
on railways and steamships Te 34
prohibition of, vote for GW 387-8
Scriptures picture work of Te 28
vote against GW 387-8
6. Seller of (or dealer in)
accountable to God for: degradation of souls Te 40
every penny received Te 40
results of his work Te 33
sins of drunkard Te 289
attitude of, toward drunkard’s family Te 33
Bible picture of work of MH 337
blood of souls is upon Te 28
bottle put to neighbor’s lips by Te 37, 40
business of, terrible MH 337-8
candies containing alcohol are given to children by, to entice them MH 339
converted under preaching of Wm. Miller GC 332
deals out that which corrupts and destroys mind and body Te 28
do not rent buildings to Te 204
drunkard is not given by, equivalent for his money Te 39
drunkard’s debts collected from his suffering family by Te 33
drunkard’s family robbed of food and clothing by GW 386; Te 204
forbidden to sell intoxicants to drunkard, but is permitted to make drunkards of youth MH 342
gifts of, God will not accept for His altar the MH 340
God will render just judgment against MH 341-2
granting of licenses to, evil results of Te 203-5
guilty of: robbery Te 32-3
worst kind of robbery GW 386; Te 32-3, 204
harvest reaped by, on holidays Te 30
has account to settle with God Te 41
haunts of, human beings are wrecked and ruined in MH 339
hellish work of Te 205
holidays provide patronage for FE 312
houses of, built with wages of unrighteousness Te 27
upheld by violence and oppression Te 27
how God looks upon MH 341-2
human family is being destroyed by Te 75
licenses granted to, on plea that they bring revenue to public treasury MH 343
mighty destroyer of souls stands behind MH 338
ministers who dare not say anything to offend MH 340
money in tills of, needed to alleviate suffering humanity Te 29
money needed for bread is put into till of MH 189
money taken from the poor by, needed to feed and clothe their families FE 312
names of, written in records of persons whose hands are full of blood Te 40
not ignorant of result of his work GW 386; Te 203-4
Satan stands behind Te 24
whose conscience is seared as with red-hot iron Te 33
without excuse in judgment day Te 41-2
work of: almshouses filled by MH 338; Te 24
burden of taxation brought to community by MH 345
crime of sanctioning MH 343
criminal courts and prisons filled by MH 338; Te 24
houses of prostitution and dens of vice filled by MH 338; Te 24
insane asylums and hospitals filled by MH 338; Te 24
license laws protect MH 342
people who sustain, share in his guilt MH 342
results of Te 28
7. Strong
abstain wholly from CG 401; Te 186-7
appetite educated for 2SM 420
appetite for, remedy for Te 119
beer awakens taste for MH 332
brain is benumbed by 2SM 420
brain power is destroyed by Te 119
cider awakens taste for MH 332; 5T 356
cider drinking leads to use of 5T 356-7
contributes much to increase of crime and disease SD 212; Te 59
craving(s) for, intemperate eating that produces 3T 487-8
some people will be almost overcome again and again by MH 173
desire for, flesh food excites Ev 265
strengthens with use 4T 653
total abstinence is needed to overcome Ev 264
evils of, united and intelligent effort needed to reveal CW 123-4; Te 252
God-given powers are beclouded by CW 123-4; Te 252
Godlike manhood sacrificed to, instance of 2T 268
holidays encourage spending of money for FE 318
John the Baptist was forbidden to use DA 100, 149; MH 333; 3T 62
judges under influence of, injustice committed by MH 345-6
jurors under influence of, injustice committed by MH 345-6
lawmakers under influence of, oppressive laws enacted by MH 345-6
lawyers under influence of, injustice committed by MH 345-6
man who loves, described 3T 242
Manoah’s wife was forbidden to use DA 149; MH 372; PP 560-1
many people regard, as only solace in trouble MH 172
means are worse than wasted on Te 272
members of legislative councils should not use Te 289
millions of dollars spent for Te 30
mind is beclouded by MH 345-6
money spent for, should be used to make land productive FE 318
Nazarite was under perpetual obligation not to use PP 562
power that appetite for, has over men 5T 358; Te 96
pregnant woman should not use MH 373
priests of Israel were expressly prohibited to use Te 268
refuse, when offered it by honored or wealthy men SD 174
sense of right and wrong is confused by MH 345-6
some wealthy people overcome by MH 210
stimulus of, effects of 3T 242-3
stomach of person addicted to CD 236, 340
thirst for, rich and stimulating diet leads to Ed 203
tobacco excites CG 404; MH 328
total abstinence from, true temperance calls for Te 196
use of: God’s word forbids Te 42, 53-4, 92
intemperance in eating prepares way for MH 334
judges warned against Te 53
lawmakers warned against Te 46-7
rulers warned against Te 53
warning against 5T 510
user of, should not be received into church fellowship until he abandons it Ev 264
victims of, city presents temptation to 7T 82
wholly corrupted Ev 264
what to do when offered Te 200
wine awakens taste for MH 332; 5T 356
witnesses under influence of, injustice committed by MH 345-6
youth who would serve God cannot drink SD 174
8. Traffic (business) in
accidents by land and sea multiplied by MH 345
breeder of disease MH 345
brutalizes and destroys men PK 186
church members engaged in, contribute to support of church enterprises MH 340
give liberally to popular charities MH 340
help to support ministers of churches MH 340
church’s duty to members connected with Te 231
churches that virtually sustain MH 340
curse of, carried from Christian lands to heathen countries MH 339
strikes heart of home MH 339
danger from, make plain the MH 346
demand that lawmakers stop MH 346
dishonesty and violence in Te 27
enactment of laws legalizing, daring impiety seen in PK 186
expense incurred from fruit of, enormous MH 343
fallacious argument that revenue from, justifies licensing of it MH 343-4
folly of tolerating MH 343-4
gallows supplied with victims by Te 205
government expense as result of, far exceeds revenue derived from it MH 343
has on its side combined strength of money, habit, and appetite MH 340
has root in hell and leads to perdition Te 43
hellish work of, performed under law’s broad seal Te 205
human woe is perpetuated by, more than by any other business Te 41
interests of all men are imperiled by MH 345
is death-dealing traffic 3BC 1162; Te 43
is power in world MH 340
lawlessness caused to run riot by MH 345
legal enactments sanctioning, protest against Te 27
legalizing of, evil results of Te 32-3, 37-8, 203-5
families are ruined by Ev 529
law sanctions ruin of souls by MH 344-5; Te 39
Satan inspired PK 186
legislators who legalize, responsible for results of it Te 38-9
license laws foster, while professing to restrict it MH 342
licensing of, keeps temptation constantly before persons trying to reform MH 342
places it under law’s protection MH 342
life made unsafe by MH 345
life of, depends on creating liquor appetite in youth MH 342
means robbery Te 28
measures needed to prohibit 3BC 1162
men should destroy, as safeguard to themselves MH 345
men who do nothing to restrict, plight of MH 345
ministers who lack courage to oppose MH 340
need of doing away with 3BC 1162
needs to be stopped 3BC 1162
no useful equivalent given by, for money received Te 28
persons engaged in, accountable to God for drunkards they make MH 341-2
must answer to God for results of their work MH 341-2
power of, felt even in church MH 340
prisons crowded with criminals by Te 205
prohibition and MH 337-46
prohibition of, public sentiment should be created in favor of MH 346; Te 28-9
property imperiled by MH 345
public sentiment should be aroused to close Te 28-9
put forth more decided efforts to oppose CH 432
responsibility of churches for Te 43
society corrupted by Te 205
souls ruined by CH 432
tax burdens increased by Te 205
terrible results of Te 28
misery, shame, degradation, and death Te 231
no one can blind himself to Te 28
will be more terribly manifest in future MH 346
terrible scourge to nation Te 43
vice fostered by MH 345
violence and crime of every description caused by CH 432
votes that sanction, voters are accountable for Te 255
workhouses crowded with paupers by Te 205
youth’s morals imperiled by Te 205
9. User of
abstainer can endure more labor in course of months and years than Te 159
accountable for evils resulting from his wrong course of life 4T 31
answer must be given by, for degradation of his wife and children Te 33
are many Ev 566
cannot be trusted with lives of others MH 331
cannot have clear perception of right and wrong DA 222
demon influences Te 36
enfeebled intellect transmitted to children by 4T 30-1
guilty of unlawful acts he commits while under its influence 4aSG 125
habitual, is in desperate situation 3BC 1162
tobacco user can make but a poor plea to Te 72
inflamed blood transmitted to children by PP 561; Te 269
insatiable craving transmitted to children by PP 561; Te 269
irritable nerves transmitted to children by PP 561; Te 269
irritable temper transmitted to children by 4T 30-1
is responsible for all injustice he commits under its influence DA 222
makes himself Satan’s slave Te 34
man of fierce and easily excitable passions Te 277
mind not kept clear and composed by Te 35
moderate and temperate, no such thing as Te 165
polluted blood transmitted to children by 4T 30-1
responsible to a great degree for birth defects of children PP 561
Satan’s destroying influence over Te 34-5
tobacco smoker’s example has no salutary effect upon Te 69
trivial excuse made by, a cause for quarrels Te 277
truth must go to Ev 566
unable to judge calmly DA 222
voting for, evil of Te 254
weak morals transmitted to children by 4T 30-1
who got victory over it CD 466; Te 109
10. Miscellaneous
abstinence from, show need of Ev 534
man can be safe only by Te 36
temperance embraces more than CD 406; PP 562
air laden with fumes of, ill effects of breathing MH 328; 3T 562; Te 58
appetite for: alcohol put into confectionery to create, in children MH 339
coffee fosters 3T 569
condiments encourage CD 340
flesh food produces CD 268
flesh food strengthens CD 487
liquor traffic’s life depends on creating, in youth MH 342
spices in foods encourage CD 340
tea fosters 3T 569
tobacco encourages 3T 488-9, 563
as liquid poison GW 386; 1T 362; 6T 111
banned in San Francisco, Calif., after earthquake of 1906 Te 26
banning of, violence and crime are reduced by Te 26
bear clear and decided testimony against Te 69
bleared and besotted wrecks made by, are everywhere SD 212
childhood is effected by use of Te 205
Christ did not provide, at feast of Cana DA 149
Christian should not drink Te 65
church members using, many Te 165
civilized people forced, upon heathen nations MH 339
converted user of, who sacrifices his liquor GW 436; Ev 264, 532
craving for, Satan fills men with Te 12
why it seems hard to deny 3T 488
crimes committed under influence of, people should be punished for 4aSG 125
criminal’s guilt is not lessened by use of 4aSG 125
devil devised, to ruin men Te 32
desire for, so strong that it eclipses all other desires Te 38
unnatural excitants cultivate CD 150
discard AH 499; FE 320; LS 353; MM 229; Te 242
drunkard longs for, to arouse his flagging energies 3T 227
education of appetite for, is presumption Te 61
erroneous idea that, helps laboring man to perform his task CD 339
fight against, as great evil Ev 265
give men maddened by, opportunity to escape from their thralldom MH 346
giving up, means hard battle CD 422; Te 103
glass of, avoid person addicted to one AH 48
reason sold for Te 276
God gives grace to overcome use of Te 103
God warns against use of Te 42
God’s forbidding use of, is not exercise of arbitrary authority Te 42, 54
habit of using: among Christians SL 32
drugs dispensed by physicians prepare way for MH 127
established by use of wine, beer, and cider MH 332
how to overcome Te 103-4
how youth are led to acquire MH 342
more and more women are forming MH 339
tobacco lays foundation for CG 404; MH 328
violation of laws of health lays foundation for MH 176
heathen men of intelligence protest against MH 339
insane desire for, drunkard is intoxicated with 3T 398
intemperance does not often begin with use of Te 228
intemperance embraces more than use of CG 394, 398; Te 137
intoxicates user Ev 611
is: deadly poison MH 339
liquid poison 1T 362; 6T 111; Te 24
poison GW 386
jurors addicted to, dangerous to trust to decisions of Te 281
laws against use of, should be enacted and rigidly enforced GW 388
legalized use of, curse of Te 24
let not one drop of, pass your lips Te 198
live simply without 2SM 291
men do things under influence of, which they would not otherwise do Te 24
men of different vocations and stations in life overcome by 6T 256
men overcome by, erroneous view re 4aSG 125
men sell themselves to Satan for Te 24
men who choose to become like beasts by drinking 1T 362
manufacture of: Bible picture of work of MH 337
business that means robbery MH 337
fruits healthful and delicious used in GW 386; Te 12
grains nutritive are used in GW 386
products of soil greatly perverted in GW 386
Scriptures picture work of Te 28
milder, unsuspecting victims led into highways of drunkenness by MH 332
millions of gallons of, consumed yearly CD 423; MH 338; Te 28
ministers indulging in, many Te 164
moderate drinking of, is school that educates men for drunkard’s career 5T 357
money spent for: brings curse to spender Te 28
by higher classes MH 211
millions of dollars Te 28-9
needed to support missions Te 29
more, used today than before Te 23, 251
neighbor may be tempted to destroy himself by Te 232-3
never spend a penny for FE 319
never take any CD 420-1; CH 120; Te 101
only safe course is to touch not, taste not, and handle not 3T 488
overcome use of: by faith in God’s promises Ev 532
by God’s converting power Te 69
people need to be shown evil of 6T 111
person opposing, should not use tobacco CD 426-7
persons refusing to give up, do not appreciate their intellect SD 313; Te 143
physician should abstain from MH 133-4
pledge yourself to entire abstinence from Te 198
poison of, staying in air filled with 3T 562
positive testimony against, borne by JW and EGW in their work in presenting the health message 3T 21
professed Christians spit tobacco juice while speaking against 3T 569
reason is out when, is in Te 30
regarded by many as only solace in trouble Te 234
san. patients should not be allowed to have, in rooms 7T 95
san. patrons abstaining from, God will heal MM 263-4
sanitariums should exclude 7T 95
Satan controls men through Te 24
Satan entices men to sell their souls for MM 114
Satan laughs at decision to lay off, by degrees CD 166
Satan uses, to take men captive Ev 529
Satan’s plan to convert wheat, grapes, and fruits of earth into Te 12
savages poor and ignorant are taught to use MH 339
say No squarely and positively to CD 166
Scriptures contain many warnings against use of Te 52
SDA do not take into church membership persons who use Te 166
SDA restaurants must exclude 7T 95
SDA’s only platform is total abstinence from 7T 75
show why SDA discard CD 285; MM 286
shun and discard LS 353
sick people should practice total abstinence from all MM 228
sick people who will feel no need for Te 248
slave(s) of: falsehoods and profanity uttered by 3T 568
how people become Te 42
parent who may see his child become CH 114
slave to licentiousness and violence Te 36
slave to Satan’s will Te 36
stimulating foods and drinks prepare way for use of 3T 487-8
stimulus of, adds fuel to fire of fever 5T 195
taken on one plea or another, for some imaginary infirmity 4T 30
to prevent disease 4T 30
touch not, and let it alone Te 289
touch not, taste not, handle not 3T 488, 561; Te 289
use of: indulgence that leads to Te 182-3
is harmful indulgence 7T 58
is increasing TM 457
is intemperance Ev 266
ministers warned against Te 45
no argument needed to show evils of SD 212
no temperance in Te 289
roots of intemperance lie deeper than Te 196
species of idolatry FE 312; LS 351
tobacco using is only a step from Te 72
wars with laws of life and health Ev 266
wrong habits of eating lie at foundation of Ev 265
vast amount of God’s entrusted capital spent for CS 134
victim of, vivid picture of debasement and slavery of MH 330
what to say when offered Te 188
young men should stand as total abstainers from Te 188
youth are being educated to love Te 29
youth should be trained never to touch Te 187
Xerxes I under influence of 3BC 1139
See also Beer; Cider; Cordial; Drunkenness; Whisky; Wine